A First War 163Rd Infantry Battalion "Canadiens Francais" Cap Badge Newly Listed the two pieces connected on

the two pieces connected on either side are cloth

"Flieger-Abteilung (A) Nr

the opposite side illustrating crossed sword and trumpet over a box and topped by a picklehaube

Accompanied by a copy of his Index Card (acknowledging his eligibility for the BWM and VM)

A First War 163Rd Infantry Battalion "Canadiens Francais" Cap Badge Newly Listed the two pieces connected onCanada: Pickled copper, voided, maker marked "E. V. LAMONTAGNE LIMITEE" on the reverse, 40. 5 mm x 47. 5 mm, intact lugs, light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Quebec, with mobilization headquarters at Montreal under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. On May 24, 1916 the Battalion was moved to Bermuda for garrison duty. On November 27, 1916 the Battalion sailed for England under the command of Lieutenant